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Can You Identify These Ford Cars From the '80s?

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Image: Charlie from United Kingdom via Wiki Commons

About This Quiz

Don't be afraid, put the pedal to the metal!

If you ask someone to name an American automobile, then more often than not they will give you the name of a Ford vehicle. This is because over the years, Ford has set a reputation for being able to provide all-American styled vehicles that are tough, stylish and rugged. Alongside Fiat Chrysler and General Motors, Ford stands as one of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the United States. In addition to this, with over a century of prolific history under its belt, it is not surprise that Ford has also managed to rank in the top five largest automobile manufactures in the world!

The '80s were a unique time for Ford and other American automobile manufacturers. This was the decade when these American manufacturers started to stabilize after the Japanese takeover of the market. However, now since Japan held the number one spot as the largest automobile producing country, Ford began put a greater focus on quality over quantity. This quiz takes a look at some of the most iconic '80s Ford cars that help to bridge the gap between the classic era and the modern era. So are you ready to test your knowledge on these metal mobiles from the '80s? Then let's get started!

Bull-Doser via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of this '80s Ford car?

1984 Ford LTD sedan

1986 Ford Taurus wagon

1988 Ford Probe

1985 Ford Scorpio Mk I Hatchback

The 1986 Ford Taurus wagon is a mid-size car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. Overall it is notable for its 3 decades of production and having over 7.5 million units produced.

dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased in this photo?

1980 Ford Pinto

1986 Ford Mustang GT

1987 Ford Capri

1981 Ford Custom 500

This is the 1980 Ford Pinto, a subcompact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. The Pinto is remembered not only for its success but also for the controversies that followed it over the years.

Cereal Marshmallows via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of the '80s Ford car in this photo?

1984 Ford Corsair

1981 Ford Laser

1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire

Ford EXP

The 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire is a 4-door station wagon and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It marked the end of the Country Squire marque in the '80s and served as a midpoint for the seventh generation.

IFCAR via Wiki Commons

What is the name of the '80s Ford car in this picture?

1984 Ford RS200

1981 Ford Custom 500

1986 Ford Festiva

1982 Ford Granada

This is the 1986 Ford Festiva, a subcompact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It was notably marketed in North America, South America, Japan and Australia.

Master of Contributions via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is in this image?

1988 Ford Probe

1986 Ford Taurus wagon

Ford Orion GL Mark I

1987 Ford Mustang convertible

This is the 1988 Ford Probe, a liftback coupe and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It is notable for actually being based on the Mazda MX-6.

Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA via Wiki Commons

Can you identify this '80s Ford car?

1989 Ford Telstar GL sedan

1980 Ford Thunderbird

1986 Ford Taurus wagon

1981 Ford Laser

This is the 1980 Ford Thunderbird, a personal luxury car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It is also worth mentioning that Lincoln-Mercury marketed their own versions of the Thunderbird under different names from 1968 onward.

WikiCommons

Do you recognize this '80s Ford car?

1984 Ford Mustang SVO

1980 Ford Fairmont

1980 Ford Thunderbird

1985 Ford Scorpio Mk I Hatchback

The 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a 3-door liftback and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It was a limited production version and at the time it was the most expensive version of the Mustang available.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

This is a picture of which '80s Ford car?

1989 Ford Telstar GL sedan

1987 Ford Landau

1982 Ford Sierra

1983 Ford Fiesta

This is the 1983 Ford Fiesta, a subcompact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. The Fiesta ranks highly in the listing of the best-selling Ford marques, having an overall total of 16 million Fiestas being sold.

Davidsgonzales via Wiki Commons

What is the name of the '80s Ford car in this image?

1981 Ford Durango

1982 Ford Taunus TC3

1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

1989 Ford Fiesta

The 1981 Ford Durango is a coupe utility and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It is notable for being produced through a joint venture between Ford and National Coach Works.

IFCAR via Wiki Commons

This is an image of which '80s Ford car?

1988 Ford Probe

1984 Ford Mustang SVO

Ford Orion Mark II

1987 Ford Mustang convertible

This is the 1987 Ford Mustang convertible, a pony car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. This model started the second half of the third generation of Mustangs; which featured aerodynamic composite headlamps and front fascia styling.

The 1982 EXPert via Wiki Commons

Can you identify the '80s Ford car in this image?

Ford EXP

1984 Ford RS200

1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire

1984 Ford LTD sedan

The Ford EXP is a sports compact coupe and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. The EXP was a longer, more aerodynamic and lower version of the Ford Escort.

Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand via Wiki Commons

Can you identify the '80s Ford car in this picture?

1988 Ford Probe

1981 Ford Escort GLX

1982 Ford Cortina

1984 Ford Mustang SVO

This is the 1982 Ford Cortina, one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It was built by Ford of Britain and had a total of five generations.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is in this picture?

1987 Ford Capri

1981 Ford Durango

1984 Ford Mustang convertible

1982 Ford Taunus TC3

This is the 1987 Ford Capri, a fastback coupé and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. Throughout its entire lifespan, the Capri sold almost 1.9 million units.

dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased in this picture?

1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

1984 Ford Capri

1989 Ford Scorpio Mk I

1981 Ford Corcel II

The 1984 Ford Capri is a mid-size sports car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It is notable for being manufactured by Ford of Europe and being extremely similar to the Mercury Capri.

Abrimaal via Wiki Commons

What is the name of the '80s Ford car in this photo?

1986 Ford Festiva

1980 Ford Pinto

Ford Orion Mark II

1984 Ford RS200

The Ford Orion Mark II is a small family car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. The Mark II added features like anti-lock brakes and a heated front windscreen.

Which '80s Ford car is this?

1982 Ford Telstar

1981 Ford Corcel II

1984 Ford Capri

1980 Ford Fairmont

This is the 1981 Ford Corcel II, one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It was a part of the second generation and had a remodeled design that featured straight lines instead of the pony car style of the original Corcel.

order_242 from Chile via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is in this image?

1981 Ford Custom 500

1985 Ford Granada

1982 Ford Del Rey

1989 Ford Scorpio Mk I

The 1982 Ford Del Rey is a mid-sized car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It was notable for being the successor to the popular Ford Corcel II

OSX via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased here?

1989 Ford Telstar GL sedan

1980 Ford Fairmont

1988 Ford Escort

1982 Ford Telstar

This is the 1982 Ford Telstar, a mid-sized car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. Overall, the Telstar marque was actually based on the Mazda Capella.

Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of the '80s Ford car in this picture?

1985 Ford Scorpio Mk I Hatchback

1982 Ford Sierra

1983 Ford Fiesta

1987 Ford Tempo

The 1982 Ford Sierra is a mid-size car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It is notable for being mainly manufactured in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.

Jeremy from Sydney, Australia via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of the '80s Ford car in this photo?

1980 Ford Thunderbird

1981 Ford Laser

1987 Ford Capri

1984 Ford Mustang SVO

The 1981 Ford Laser is a compact car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It was not available in North America, instead it was sold by Ford in Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa.

Mr.choppers via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased in this photo?

1989 Ford Sierra Mk II

Ford EXP

1989 Ford Fiesta

1986 Ford Mustang GT

This is the 1986 Ford Mustang GT, a pony car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It earned the nickname “Foxbody” due to it being built on Ford’s Fox platform.

Michael Barera via Wiki Commons

This is a photo of which '80s Ford car?

1984 Ford LTD sedan

1982 Ford Cortina

Ford Orion GL Mark I

1981 Ford Escort GLX

The 1981 Ford Escort GLX is a small family car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. Due to the success of the Escort nameplate in earlier years, the marque diversified and expanded to include several other Ford cars.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

What is the name of this '80s Ford car?

1984 Ford RS200

1989 Ford Fiesta

1985 Ford Sierra Mk II

1981 Ford Durango

This is the 1989 Ford Fiesta, a subcompact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. This model marked significant changes in the marque that would help to shape the aesthetic of the modern Fiesta.

Original uploader was Davyd at en.wikipedia via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of the '80s Ford car in this image?

1981 Ford Laser

1989 Ford Telstar GL sedan

1981 Ford Escort GLX

1983 Ford Fiesta

This is the 1989 Ford Telstar GL sedan, a mid-sized car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. Overall, the Telstar marque was actually based on the Mazda Capella.

Bull-Doser via Wiki Commons

Can you identify this '80s Ford car?

1986 Ford Mustang GT

1981 Ford Durango

1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

1984 Ford Capri

The 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria is a full-size car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. The Crown Victoria nameplate was originally introduced as a luxury trim package for the all-new Ford LTD.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

Can you correctly name this '80s Ford car?

1980 Ford Granada

1987 Ford Tempo

1988 Ford Escort

1982 Ford Telstar

The 1988 Ford Escort is a family and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. The Escorts that were introduced in the '80s were a significant departure from the earlier models; both in design and performance.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased in this image?

1982 Ford Granada

1989 Ford Taunus TC3

1986 Ford Del Rey

1986 Ford Festiva

This is the 1982 Ford Granada, a compact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It is notable for being originally marketed as a luxury compact vehicle, above the Maverick.

Explorer4x4 at English Wikipedia via Wiki Commons

What is the name of the '80s Ford car in this photo?

1987 Ford Tempo

1983 Ford Fiesta

1980 Ford Granada

1982 Ford Sierra

The 1987 Ford Tempo is a compact car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. The Mercury Topaz is universally considered to be its twin.

OSX via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is in this photo?

1983 Ford Landau

1982 Ford Telstar

1989 Ford Corsair

1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire

The 1989 Ford Corsair is a mid-sized car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. While the previous generations were marketed in America and Europe, this iteration was marketed in Australia.

InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA via Wiki Commons

This is an image of which '80s Ford car?

Ford Orion Mark II

1984 Ford RS200

1981 Ford Escort GLX

1982 Ford Cortina

The 1984 Ford RS200 is a four-wheel drive sports car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. it is notable for serving as the basis for Ford's Group B rally car.

BarnCas via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is this?

1987 Ford Mustang convertible

1989 Ford Del Rey

1987 Ford Capri

1982 Ford Taunus TC3

This is the 1982 Ford Taunus TC3, a large family car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. The TC in the name was short for “Taunus Cortina”, which was intended as a direct reference to the Cortina marque.

Fuel Injection Sucks via youtube

Can you identify the '80s Ford car in this image?

1982 Ford Cortina

1981 Ford Capri

Ford EXP

1984 Ford LTD sedan

This is the 1984 Ford LTD sedan, a mid-sized car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. South America also had this nameplate marketed to them; however, it was actually the Ford Galaxie 500.

Vauxford via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is in this picture?

1989 Ford Sierra Mk II

1980 Ford Pinto

1987 Ford Mustang convertible

Ford Orion GL Mark I

The Ford Orion GL Mark I is a small family car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. During the overall 10-year lifespan of the Orion, there were over 3.5 million units sold.

Sicnag via Wiki Commons

Do you know the name of the '80s Ford car in this picture?

1981 Ford Corcel II

1989 Ford Thunderbird

1982 Ford Sierra

1980 Ford Fairmont

This is the 1980 Ford Fairmont, a compact car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. There were several variants made; including a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe.

Pastore Car Collection via youtube

This is a picture of which '80s Ford car?

1983 Ford Landau

1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire

1988 Ford Escort

1980 Ford Granada

The 1983 Ford Landau is a 4-door sedan and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It was actually manufactured by Ford Brazil and is notable for being one of the most iconic Ford cars in the country.

Kieran White from Manchester, England via Wiki Commons

Which '80s Ford car is showcased in this picture?

1981 Ford Corcel II

1982 Ford Granada

1982 Ford Del Rey

1989 Ford Scorpio Mk I

This is the 1989 Ford Scorpio Mk I, an executive car and one of Ford’s popular developments from the '80s. It was originally intended to serve as a replacement for the European Ford Granada line.

Mr.choppers via Wiki Commons

Can you identify the '80s Ford car in this photo?

1980 Ford Granada

1989 Ford Corsair

1988 Ford Escort

1983 Ford Landau

The 1980 Ford Granada is a compact car and one of the most iconic vehicles from the '80s. It was originally marketed as a luxury compact vehicle, above the Maverick.

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